Biology and Genetics

1) The _______ _______ is the place where neurotransmitter substances are dumped

1) The   _______ _______ is the place where neurotransmitter substances are dumped out so that two neurons can communicate with each other or pass a signal along. Section 2: (3.8 …

1) The above chart is called a______chart, and shows an analysis of what weather

1) The above chart is called a______chart, and shows an analysis of what weather patterns will look like at two different time intervals 2) In the chart above, atmospheric pressur…

1) The acceleration of a train that increases its velocity from 10.0 m/s to 14.0

1) The acceleration of a train that increases its velocity from 10.0 m/s to 14.0 m/s in 3.00 seconds is _____ m/s^2. 2) Preparing for a turn, a bus slows down with an acceleration…

1) The advantage of light microscopy over electron microscopy is that_ A) light

1) The advantage of light microscopy over electron microscopy is that_ A) light microscopy provides for higher magnification than electron microscopy B) light microscopy provides …

1) The alcohol dehydrogenase (Adh) gene in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster

1) The alcohol dehydrogenase (Adh) gene in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster has two alleles named “Fast” (F) and “Slow” (S) for the rates they migrate down the electrophoresi…

1) The antagonistic pleiotropy hypothesis provides an explanation for the often-

1) The antagonistic pleiotropy hypothesis provides an explanation for the often-observed negative genetic correlation a. between reproduction earlier in life and reduced survivors…

1) The antigen-presenting proteins arrive at the plasma membrane. Which of the f

1) The antigen-presenting proteins arrive at the plasma membrane. Which of the following is required to "deliver" the protein from the vesicle to the plasma membrane? (Choose all …

1) The area where mass is lost on a glacier is known as the zone of _________ 2)

1) The area where mass is lost on a glacier is known as the zone of _________ 2) The general region where the zone of accumulation meets the zone of ablation is known as the a. Zo…

1) The cells that store starch in dicot roots are located between the Al epiderm

1) The cells that store starch in dicot roots are located between the Al epidermis and the root hairs. B) xylem and the phloem. 1) cortex. epidermis and the vascular cylinder. D) …

1) The citric acid cycle is catalyzed by the enzymes indicated by lower case let

1) The citric acid cycle is catalyzed by the enzymes indicated by lower case letters. You have mutants (1-10) that cannot produce oxaloacetate (OAA) from pyruvate. Each mutant has…

1) The closest living relatives to modern humans are: a) promisians, b)african a

1) The closest living relatives to modern humans are: a) promisians, b)african apes, c)new world monkeys, d)asian apes, e)old world monkeys. 2) In 2003, fossils skeletons of a new…

1) The complete complement of an organism\'s gene is called a________ 2). A gene

1) The complete complement of an organism's gene is called a________ 2). A gene's location along a chromosome is known as ______ 3) Chiasmata are what we see under a microscope th…

1) The composition of a magma evolves as it rises through continental crust. It\

1) The composition of a magma evolves as it rises through continental crust. It's most accurate to say the magma's ______________. Select one: a. viscosity decreases b. silica con…

1) The decomposition of litter and the subsequent release of nutrients in plant-

1) The decomposition of litter and the subsequent release of nutrients in plant-available forms are essential to maintaining healthy forest ecosystems. Thus, knowledge of factors …

1) The difference between population geography and demography is that population

1) The difference between population geography and demography is that population geography is A) totally concerned with human migration. B)   the study of individual populations i…

1) The drug sufentanil HCl is administered by infusion at a rate of 2.5 mg/kg/mi

1) The drug sufentanil HCl is administered by infusion at a rate of 2.5 mg/kg/min for anesthesia. If a total of 0.75 mg of the drug is to be administered to a 185-lb patient, how …

1) The ecological approach to understanding factors influencing a particular hea

1) The ecological approach to understanding factors influencing a particular health problem can be described as a) ___ an emphasis on personal responsibility for health, with an u…

1) The effectiveness of sanitation procedures in hospitals is determined by samp

1) The effectiveness of sanitation procedures in hospitals is determined by sampling surface for bacteria. Samples can be taken by rubbing a sterile, moistened cotton swab on a su…

1) The energy supply to support tRNA charging is ________ A) only ATP B) only GT

1) The energy supply to support tRNA charging is ________ A) only ATP B) only GTP C) the nucleotide triphosphate monomers 2) Energy to synthesize the new DNA strand during replica…

1) The family pedigree illustrated in picture describes congenital cataracts in

1) The family pedigree illustrated in picture describes congenital cataracts in humans, which is a rare phenotype seen in humans. Squares = Males; Circles = females Further pedigr…

1) The figure below is from Reitveld et al.\'s (2013) study entitled \"GWAS of 1

1) The figure below is from Reitveld et al.'s (2013) study entitled "GWAS of 126,559 Individuals Identifies Genetic Variants Associated with Educational Attainment". What is the p…

1) The figure below is from Reitveld et al.\'s (2013) study entitled \"GWAS of 1

1) The figure below is from Reitveld et al.'s (2013) study entitled "GWAS of 126,559 Individuals Identifies Genetic Variants Associated with Educational Attainment". What is the p…

1) The first 15 bases of thecoding region of a gene are shown below. The sequenc

1)      The first 15 bases of thecoding region of a gene are shown below. The sequence is from thenon-template (or coding) strand. The first codon is methionine. Foreach of the fo…

1) The first evidence associating a specific gene/phenotype with a specific chro

1) The first evidence associating a specific gene/phenotype with a specific chromosome of the species under study was obtained by : a. strurtevant b. sutton and boveri c. gregor m…

1) The five conditions for nonevolving populations are all but one of the follow

1) The five conditions for nonevolving populations are all but one of the following, which one? A) No mutations B) Random mating C) No natural selection D) Extremely small populat…

1) The following DNA strand is a template strand of a prokaryotic gene.Transcrip

1) The following DNA strand is a template strand of a prokaryotic gene.Transcription start siteis indicated by a bold “G”. a) Underline the promoter region of this gene by a dotte…

1) The following data was collected on a 73kg male subject with a measured VO 2

1)The following data was collected on a 73kg male subject with a measured VO2 max of 4.5 L/min during a progressive intensity treadmill test. Calculate and fill in the missing dat…

1) The following oligopeptide could predominantly form turns and loopsin a prote

1) The following oligopeptide could predominantly form turns and loopsin a protein a)WYPTGPGSGP b)IVLDENDDEN c)WTAWWGSVIL d)IVLDNPTNGI e)WYLDAWPTEE 2) Which of the following reage…

1) The following sequence of DNA is transcribed and encodes a small protein with

1) The following sequence of DNA is transcribed and encodes a small protein with the sequence Met Tyr Arg Gly Ala. 5*-CCTATGCCCGCATCATTACGCACCTCTGTACATGGC-3 3'-GGATACGGGCGTAGTAATG…

1) The following sketch shows a region of the mais genome subdivided into 10 zon

1) The following sketch shows a region of the mais genome subdivided into 10 zones. Seven deletions have been mapped to the zones as shown. The DNA region between the parentheses …

1) The following table provides some thermodynamic information for magnesium and

1) The following table provides some thermodynamic information for magnesium and fluorine. [20 points total] Mg(s) Mg(g) Mg(g) Mg"(g) (g) 2 F(g) F(g) F(g) AH (kJ mol) +146 +9922 +…

1) The function of a cell is determined by the amount of surface area it has. Is

1) The function of a cell is determined by the amount of surface area it has. Is this statement true or false and why? Multiple Choice A: False. Cells of equal mass cannot change …

1) The genome of a marine bacterium has been determined to be 1830Kbp. A total o

1) The genome of a marine bacterium has been determined to be 1830Kbp. A total of 1730 genes have been identified. What is the average spacing between the midpoints of genes? 2) R…

1) The heart is filled with blood, so why does the heart muscle need a special a

1) The heart is filled with blood, so why does the heart muscle need a special artery to supply it with food and oxygen? What is this blood vessel called? 2) Why is the subclavian…

1) The human body\'s arterial blood pH is tightly maintained around 7.4 by buffe

1) The human body's arterial blood pH is tightly maintained around 7.4 by buffering agents that bind hydrogen ions to stop any change in pH. If an acid-base imbalance overcomes th…

1) The hydrogen atom looses an electron and becomes a ________. It has a positiv

1) The hydrogen atom looses an electron and becomes a ________. It has a positive charge due to hydrogen's ___________. a) atom, neutron b)ion, neutron' c) ion, proton d) molecule…

1) The hydroxyl (OH - ) concentration of a solution with a pH of 8 would be 10 -

1) The hydroxyl (OH-) concentration of a solution with a pH of 8 would be 10-6 molar. True or False 2) The atomic number of an atom is A: the number of protons in the atom. B: the…

1) The hypohyseal portal veins drain the A) Anterior pituitary.............is th

1) The hypohyseal portal veins drain the   A) Anterior pituitary.............is this the correct answer? B) Posterior pituitary C) Hypothalamus D) Thalamus 2) The interstitial cel…

1) The idealized formula of a common rock-forming mineral group is (MI,M2) Si206

1) The idealized formula of a common rock-forming mineral group is (MI,M2) Si206. When the M-sites are occupied by iron (Fe) and magnesium (Mig) the rock-forming mineral has an or…

1) The individual from which this cell came is a: A) male. B) female. C) hermaph

1) The individual from which this cell came is a: A) male. B) female. C) hermaphrodite. D) monoecious. 2) The X and Y chromosomes contain a similar number of genes and genetic mat…

1) The inheritance of the ABO blood types in humans can best be explained by: a)

1) The inheritance of the ABO blood types in humans can best be explained by: a) multiple alleles   b) polygenic inheritance   c) heteroplasmy   d) linked genes   d) simple mendel…

1) The intracellular target of botulinum toxin is? A. SNARE proteins B. Acetylch

1) The intracellular target of botulinum toxin is? A. SNARE proteins B. Acetylcholine C. Endosomes D. The synapse E. Acetylcholine receptors 2) colonization of the flea __________…

1) The life table below shows the survivorship of one cohort of an imaginary spe

1) The life table below shows the survivorship of one cohort of an imaginary species of lemur over the course of eight years (their maximum life span). Age (years) Number alive at…

1) The lowest amount of seasonal variation in temperature is most likely to be s

1) The lowest amount of seasonal variation in temperature is most likely to be seen over oceans at low latitudes. land at mid latitudes. land near oceans at low latitudes. land in…

1) The lowest amount of seasonal variation in temperature is most likely to be s

1) The lowest amount of seasonal variation in temperature is most likely to be seen over oceans at low latitudes. land at mid latitudes. land near oceans at low latitudes. land in…

1) The matching of blood flow to the changing metabolic needs of a tissue is due

1) The matching of blood flow to the changing metabolic needs of a tissue is due to? a) Neutral control b) Hormonal control c) Local control 2) Reactive hyperemia is triggered by?…

1) The molecules used as the major source of energy in cells of the body are (a)

1) The molecules used as the major source of energy in cells of the body are (a) Amino acid (b) glucose (c) nucleic acid (d) lipids 2) A series of chemical reactions that converts…

1) The most recent glacial advance reached its maximum around ago. a) 400,000 ye

1) The most recent glacial advance reached its maximum around ago. a) 400,000 years, b) 50,000 years, c) 20,000 years, d) 800,000 years ago, e) 1 million years ago 2)Throughout pa…

1) The number of single colonies on a correctly-prepared agar plate can be used

1) The number of single colonies on a correctly-prepared agar plate can be used to estimate the concentration of viable cells in a broth culture because:(Multiple Choice A. The pl…

1) The nursing process component that gathers subjective data from the patient i

1)     The nursing process component that gathers subjective data from the patient is the: a)   assessment. b)   priority. c)    nursing diagnosis. d)   delegation. 2)     Critica…